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Don’t kill license plate readers: Instead, have Congress rewrite the rules

Don’t kill license plate readers: Instead, have Congress rewrite the rules

Summary

Former police chief Brian O'Hara argues that lawmakers should regulate license plate readers rather than ban them. He calls for rules on how long agencies keep the data, independent oversight, and manual checks of reader results.

Key Facts

  • The article argues against banning license plate readers over privacy concerns and misuse.
  • Former police chief Brian O'Hara makes the argument.
  • O'Hara says Congress should create strict federal rules for license plate reader use.
  • He calls for limits on how long agencies retain collected data.
  • He proposes independent oversight of the technology's use.
  • He recommends manual verification of license plate reader results.
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